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The article offers information on the structure of the defence forces in France. It states that White Paper, a new document was brought out in 2008 designated to take account of the global changes as well as to ponder on the emergence of new threats and crises such as terrorism and organised crime. An overview of the country's general data, government and economy is also presented.

Part II. Explains France's strategic defense implementation plan and analyzes the available resources to support the said plan. France's continuing mission to protect its national territory and approaches as redefined by the French White Paper on Defense; French force mix; Weapons mix; Economic resources; Strategic cooperation.

Examines the impact of the White Paper, a document that outlines the military and strategic options facing France. Negotiation between Socialist President Francois Mitterrand and Center-Right Prime Minister Edouard Balladur; Criticism against the White Paper; Analysis of French mistrust of the United States; Causes of potential trouble in France; Debate over freeze on France's nuclear tests.